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2660265

22 Jul 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

Permission for development which consists of: the construction of a dwelling house with integrated garage and external storage areas, associated terraces, landscaping, site development works, services and connections to public utilities. The proposed development relates to lands previously subject to Planning Reference Nos. 22/20, 18/16, 16/327 and 12/326

Galway City Council

Site 9 Lakeview Hill , Barnacranny Townland Bushypark , Co. Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660256

17 Jul 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

Permission for development which consists of: Permission is sought by Damree Developments Ltd for the construction of a Residential Development at Coolough Road, Ballinfoile, Galway City. The development will consist of the: 1. Construction of 47 no. residential units across 4 no. building blocks as follows; a. Block A consists of a 3 storey duplex building to the south-east of the site, comprising of 4 no. 1 bed ground floor apartments and 4 no. 2 bed upper floor apartments, b. Block B consists of a 3 storey duplex building to the south of the site, comprising of 9 no. 1 bed ground floor apartments and 9 no. 2 bed no. upper floor apartments, c. Block C consists of a 3 storey building to the west of the site. The southern end of the building consists of 1 no. 3 bed apartment on the ground floor, 1 no. 3 bed apartment on the first floor and 1 no. 2 bed apartment on the second floor. The remainder of the building consists of 5 no. 2 bed units and integrated bike store at ground floor, and 5 no. 3 bed duplex units on the upper floors, d. Block D consists of a 3 storey duplex building, comprising of 4 no. 1 bed ground floor apartments and 4 no. 2 bed upper floor apartments. 2. Replacement of existing agricultural entrance with the provision of a new vehicular and pedestrian entrance off the Coolough road (L-1021-2 road) to the south, 3. Provision of a 4m set back from existing roadside kerbs along Coolough road frontages, to facilitate future active travel routes, 4. Revised boundary treatments, 5. Provision of single storey bin store/bike store buildings, 6. Provision of public open space areas (to include for a play area), private open space areas, footpaths, public lighting, hard and soft landscaping, 7. Provision of car parking to include accessible spaces, dedicated EV spaces and EV ducting to all spaces for future electric charging points, 8. Proposed connection to existing mains water infrastructure, 9. Proposed on-site surface water drainage arrangements and connection to existing storm sewer network, 10. Proposed connection to sewer network via a proposed sewer extension along the Coolough road (L-1021-2), together with all associated site works and services. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with this application.

Galway City Council

Coolough Road , Ballinfoile , Galway City

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660244

8 Jul 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

Permission for development which consists of: We, the Health Service Executive, intend to apply for a planning permission for a proposed development at the Surgical Hub at Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway. The proposed development comprises a single-storey flat-roofed extension of approximately 26 m² (Net Floor Area) at first-floor level of the Surgical Hub Building, together with minor amendments to and the relocation of an enclosed bicycle shelter from northeast of the building to east of the building.

Galway City Council

Surgical Hub Building , Merlin Park University Hospital Galway , Galway City Co. Galway.

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660233

1 Jul 2026

Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

Permission for development which consists of: the demolition of an existing single-storey side porch attached to the existing dwelling house, and the construction of a new 2 bedroom, detached single-storey dwelling (c. 81 sq.m) located to the side and rear of the existing two-storey dwelling at 2 Dangan Court, Newcastle, Galway, H91 K6DR. The proposed development will utilise the existing site entrance and access arrangements and includes all associated site development, landscaping, drainage, and ancillary works

Galway City Council

2 Dangan Court , Newcastle , Co.Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660220

25 Jun 2026

Status: NEW APPLICATION

Permission for development which consists of: permission is sought by Kenny Developments Galway Ltd for the construction of a residential development, consisting of 39 no. residential units, at Circular Road, Galway City. The proposed development will consist of the; 1. Construction of 22 no. own-door apartments across 2 no. duplex building blocks; a. Block 01 consists of a three-storey building, comprising of 5 no. 2-bed ground floor apartments, 1 no. 2-bed upper floor apartments, 5 no. 3-bed upper floor apartments, integrated bin store and integrated bike store. b. Block 02 consists of a two-storey building, comprising of 5 no. 2-bed ground floor apartments, 6 no. 2-bed upper floor apartments, integrated bin store and integrated bike store. 2. Construction of 17 no. dwelling houses; consisting of 1 no. 4-bed two storey detached dwelling, 4 no. 3-bed one and a half storey semi-detached dwellings, 6 no. 3 bed two storey semi-detached dwellings, 4 no. 4-bed two storey semi-detached dwellings, and 2 no. two storey 3-bed mid terraced dwellings, 3. Removal of hard surface area on site and closure of 2 no. existing entrances onto Circular road (L-1020), 4. Construction of a vehicular access and 2 no. pedestrian access points on to Circular Road (L1020) along with provision of raised pedestrian crossing on Circular Road, 5. Provision of grouped car parking to include accessible spaces, EV spaces, as well as a set down area, 6. Provision of landscaping, public open spaces including a centrally-located communal open space with play areas, 7. Connection to existing mains water infrastructure on Circular Road, 8. Proposed connection to sewer network via a proposed network extension and a proposed upgrade to the existing foul sewer along the “Carn Ard” estate, to serve the proposed development. 9. Provision of on-site surface water drainage arrangements to include on site attenuation and infiltration, 10. Provision of public lighting and new and revised boundary treatments as well as all associated site works and services

Galway City Council

Circular Road , Galway , Co. Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660177

28 May 2026

Status: FURTHER INFORMATION

Permission for development which consists of: the development will consist of the change of use of an existing commercial premises to a guesthouse, the provision of 7 no. en-suite guest bedrooms, associated internal alterations, rear extension, elevation changes to the front and rear elevations and all ancillary and associated works

Galway City Council

35 Woodquay , Galway City , County Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660137

24 Apr 2026

Status: APPEALED

Permission for development which will consist of: (i) change of use of existing retail unit at ground floor to casino; (ii) internal alterations to facilitate change of use; (iii) new signage to northwest and southwest elevations; (iv) all associated works necessary to facilitate the development

Galway City Council

Unit 7A corner unit fronting onto Dublin Road Wellpark Retail & Leisure , Wellpark Road , Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: REFUSED
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2660128

14 Apr 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Permission for development which consists of: I, Aran Grealish, intend to apply for planning permission to Galway City Council for development on a site located on An Seanbhóthar, Monument Road (L1006) in the townland of Menlough, Co. Galway. The proposed development will consist of the following: 1. Construction of a single storey, 4-bedroom dwelling house (c.181 sqm) on a site extending to approximately 0.56 hectares. 2. Provision of a tertiary wastewater treatment system with associated percolation area. 3. All associated site works and ancillary services necessary to facilitate the proposed development. This application is supported by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS)

Galway City Council

An Seanbhóthar , Monument Road (L1006) , Menlough Co. Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660118

7 Apr 2026

Status: APPEALED

Permission is being sought by The Lion's Tower Limited for the change of use of an existing Order of Malta community building to a guesthouse, the amalgamation of this building with the adjoining guesthouse at No.19 St. Helen’s Street, the construction of a new pitched roof, the provision of 4 no. en-suite guest bedrooms, associated internal alterations, minor elevational changes to the front and side elevations and all ancillary and associated works at 20 St. Helen's Street Galway.

Galway City Council

20 St. Helen's Street , Galway , Co.Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: REFUSED
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2660116

3 Apr 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Permission for development which consists of: We, the Health Service Executive, intend to apply to Galway City Council for retention permission for development at Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway. The proposed development to be retained comprises of the installation of mechanical and electrical plant components at roof level on the permitted Surgical Hub Building (Pl. Reg. Ref. 24/60098) and includes the following: - The provision of new roof mounted ventilation exhaust terminals and connecting ductwork to serve the internal ventilation system; - The provision of a lightning protection system consisting of interceptor terminals; - The provision of a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) including 3 no. donor antennas; - The provision of 3 no. total boiler and hot water flues.

Galway City Council

Merlin Park University Hospital , Galway City , Co Galway

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660105

27 Mar 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Permission for development which consists of: We Burkeway Homes Limited, intend to apply for permission to Galway City Council for development at this site, Letteragh Road, Letteragh, Co. Galway. The development will consist of Amendments to permitted Planning Permission Register Ref: 24/60394 comprising of minor amendments to design and construction of a single-story dwelling, an increase in floor area of 34.6sqm to a new total floor area for the house of 180.4sqm, and all associated site works

Galway City Council

Letteragh Road , Letteragh , Co. Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660090

13 Mar 2026

Status: FURTHER INFORMATION

Permission for development which consists of: The development will consist of: The construction of one no. detached dwelling of two-and-a-half storeys with attached two-storey domestic garage/golf room, gym area with store above c. 787.6 sq m together with a single-storey garden building c. 18.1 sq m to the rear of the dwelling. Site access will be provided via the existing entrance to include rebuilding the front boundary wall and the construction of new pillars and the provision of new gates. The development will also include all associated landscaping works, boundary treatments, and all site clearance and ancillary works necessary to facilitate the proposed development.

Galway City Council

On Lands within the Curtilage of The Croft , Taylor's Hill Road , Co. Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660087

12 Mar 2026

Status: APPLICATION FINALISED

Permission for development which consists of: We, Sub Fund 4 - Global Alternatives Platform ICAV, intend to apply for permission for development at this site: Cuirt na Coiribe, Headford Road, Galway H91 R766. The development will consist of a modification/change of use to permitted planning (Pl. Ref. 00/249). The proposed development relates to the scheme to reconfigure the internal layout and use of the student services building at the front of the site. It is proposed to change the use at basement level from storeroom to gym and fitness area, at ground floor to change the use from gym, launderette, reception area, to student study area, reception area, and at first floor level to change the use from care takers apartments to kitchen, social space area. In addition, works will involve internal modifications which will see the addition of an internal lift and modifications to the existing stairwell

Galway City Council

Cuirt na Coiribe , Headford Road , Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: CONDITIONAL
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2660083

11 Mar 2026

Status: FURTHER INFORMATION

Permission for development which consists of: We, Acorn Life DAC, intend to apply for permission for change of use of existing office building to Boutique Hotel at Augustine Street, Galway, H91 PN80. Development will consist of the following: Proposed works to include the following: 1) Change of use of existing office building at ground, first, second and third floor = 977sqm. 2) Provision of bag drop at ground floor and new lift to upper levels. 3) Provision of reception, kitchen & dining facilities at first floor. 4) Provision of 27 en-suite bedrooms at first, second and third floor. 5) Provision of 4 new windows to internal courtyard. 6) Alteration to 3 existing window openings to internal courtyard. 7) Convert existing window opening to door to internal courtyard. 8) All associated site works. 9) The subject site is in an Architectural Conservation Area. 10) There are no alterations proposed to existing external facades fronting public streets

Galway City Council

Acorn Life DAC , Saint Augustine Street , Galway

Application type: PERMISSIONDecision: N/A
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2660067

5 Mar 2026

Status: INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

Permission for development which consists of: We, the Health Service Executive, intend to apply to Galway City Council for retention permission for development at Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway. The proposed development to be retained comprises of the installation of mechanical and electrical plant components at roof level on the permitted Surgical Hub Building (Pl. Reg. Ref. 24/60098) and includes the following: - The provision of new roof-mounted ventilation exhaust terminals and connecting ductwork to serve the internal ventilation system; - The provision of a lightning protection system consisting of interceptor terminals; - The provision of a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) including 3 no. donor antennas; - The provision of 3 no. total boiler and hot water flues.

Galway City Council

Merlin Park University Hospital , Galway City , Co. Galway.

Application type: RETENTIONDecision: N/A
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Applications by area

Top Galway City localities in the imported the latest year.

Galway
Galway City
Shantalla
Barna Road
Headford Road
Menlo
Newcastle
Townland of Doughiska
7 COLLEGE ROAD
Ballybrit
Barnacranny Townland Bushypark
Bohermore Galway

Monthly registrations

Recent application volume by registration month.

Aug 20253
Sept 20254
Oct 20258
Nov 20253
Dec 20255
Jan 20265
Feb 20263
Mar 20268
Apr 20267
May 20262
Jun 20262
Jul 20267

Areas in Jul 2026

Localities with the most applications in the latest registration month.

Galway City
Barnacranny Townland Bushypark
Headford Road Galway
Knocknacarra
Newcastle
Renmore

Status in Jul 2026

Current status mix for applications registered in the latest month.

NEW APPLICATION
INCOMPLETED APPLICATION

Types in Jul 2026

Most common application types registered in the latest month.

PERMISSION

Planning activity and trends

Based on the latest 12 months of imported planning data for this council.

Applications

57

Latest registered

22 Jul 2026

Most active area

Galway

Most common type

PERMISSION

Latest month apps

7

Month change

+5

Monthly trend

Jul 2026

+5

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Area overview

Galway accounts for 24%

Galway24%
Galway City24%
Shantalla12%
Barna Road6%
Headford Road6%
Menlo6%

Status mix

APPLICATION FINALISED accounts for 60%

APPLICATION FINALISED60%
NEW APPLICATION14%
FURTHER INFORMATION11%
APPEALED5%

Application types

PERMISSION accounts for 75%

PERMISSION75%
RETENTION23%
EXTENSION OF DURATION2%